EFI Acquires Thermoforming Technology

EFI has acquired key intellectual property assets for digital inkjet printing of thermoformed products from Polymeric Imaging, a provider of UV and LED inks for industrial and graphic arts applications. Based in North Kansas City, Polymeric Imaging has extensive R&D experience in the development of inkjet inks that address important curing, adhesion, density and durability issues that industrial and graphic arts print professionals encounter when printing on challenging substrates.

EFI will use the acquired technology to enhance its customers' inkjet production capabilities for thermoforming and other high-elongation applications requiring exceptional ink durability and flexibility. EFI has hired key Polymeric Imaging employees responsible for technical and market development of digital ink and coating products. Those employees are currently assisting EFI's ink operations in the development and testing of new formulations for use in EFI inkjet products.

"This acquisition continues EFI's momentum in inkjet graphics printing following a highly successful SGIA Expo highlighting our leading portfolio of UV and LED inkjet technologies," says Stephen Emery, vice president of EFI's ink business. "The technology we are acquiring will allow EFI to continue expanding our efficient, high-quality inkjet platforms into new markets."